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An overwhelming percentage of homeowners prefer to visit a showroom when making the decision to purchase a new bathroom, according to a survey conducted by plumbers merchant City Plumbing Supplies, part of Travis Perkins plc.

Firms across the UK construction industry reported growth in activity in the second quarter of 2015, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth, but near-term outlook is clouded by labour supply issues and rising wage costs, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).

Groundwork and civil engineering merchant, Rudridge, has been awarded FORS GOLD status by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme - the highest grade achievable for fleet operators.

Newly rebranded building materials firm, Tarmac, has become the first company in the UK to trial a new Econic concrete mixer in an effort to improve vulnerable road user safety.

Kitchen manufacturer Regency Kitchens has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.

Four apprentices from the Leeds College of Building have been rewarded for being top of their class with £1,000 worth of top-to-toe outfits from workwear brand Scruffs.

To celebrate the opening of its new Leeds branch, builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy has launched a competition where one lucky football team from the city will win a training session with ex-Leeds United players, Eddie Gray and Noel Whelan.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins plc reported a 7.8% increase in revenue for the first half of the year despite continued struggles in its plumbing and heating division.

Construction output growth slowed in July following June's four-month high with residential building expanding at one of its weakest rates since 2013, according to the latest Markit survey.

Timber supplier and distributor, International Timber, has partnered with Canute Logistics to develop its first phase of dedicated livened trailers.